CVE-2021-0577 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A heap buffer overflow in the Android FLV extractor allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-0577?

CVE-2021-0577 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In flv extractor, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-187161771

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0577?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0577?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-0577 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0577 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-187161771, ASB-A-187161771, GHSA-q4m2-mj96-fjx2, M-ALPS05544148.

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